First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy
Award-winning and best-selling author of fantasy and romance, Jeffe Kennedy shares her first cup of coffee of the day with listeners, giving a daily insight into the realities of being a career author.
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Happy Tuesday! Titles mentioned:
- Tanith Lee "Night's Master" 1978
- Nan Shepherd "The Living Mountain" 2025
- Georgette Heyer "Veneita" 1958
- Leopold von Sacher-Masoch "Venus in Furs" 1870
- Neil Gaiman "The Sandman" Comic Book
Don't forget to come and see me at LoveLitCon if you're in the area. You can find more information on their website lovelit.com
Give yourself credit for surviving 2025, and be kind to new gym goers! My new routine for this year is reflective of how my resolutions in the past haven't always prioritized happiness so much as maximizing my time in favor for productivity. I also got a new reading lamp because I'm making the transition back to physical books instead of digital ones. But if you are interested in digital copies or physical, learn more abo...
Today is a special episode because not only is it the last episode of 2025, but also the final installment of this series is OUT NOW! If you've started reading it, let me know your thoughts. You've been following along since I begun writing it, and know all about the ups and downs. Here's a little insight on how it all went down when I thought of the idea and potentially what's next.
It was the end of a decade, but the start of an age. And I was screaming, "Long Live Magic Reborn!" Mark your calendars, for real this time, because Magic Reborn is done! Dec. 30th can't come fast enough. I'm really excited for you all to read this book!!! I had the time of my life writing it.
Magic Reborn can be ordered through this link!
Among the Thorns line edits are D-O-N-E DONE! Preorder her...
This episode contains mentions of challenging topics related to Epstein.
Is it advisable to put my life on DnD while I try to finish this book? Or perhaps I should take a self-care night and dive into the endlessly fascinating read by Virginia Roberts Giuffre.... Or, maybe, someone will back into my fender in a parking lot. That works, too. Also, seven P.M. start time for a party? What do we think?
My second episode with the new mic and my first episode having been to therapy! I think it's a noticeable change on both fronts, so I hope you're encouraged through listening to this episode as much as I am and keep listening for more.
Among the Thorns line edits are D-O-N-E DONE! Preorder here
In case you missed it, Strange Familiar Audio Book is now available on Youtube ~ Listen for free here
First podcast with the fancy new mic! Comment if you think it sounds great, or simply just keep listening ~ If you haven't already, the time to get caught up on Warriors of Magic is now since the final installment is coming end of this month. All SIX Pov's will be featured in this book and I couldn't be more excited for you all to read it.
YouTube isn’t going anywhere, though. We’re planning to shift the channel towa...
This holiday season, I’m taking some time to check in with my mental health and overall wellness. I’m starting therapy on Thursday - gasp! - so I can stay centered, enjoy the holiday cheer, and keep a healthy balance between my writing responsibilities and personal life. Thank you for joining me on this journey and for your continued support. 💛
YouTube isn’t going anywhere, though. We’re planning to shift the channel toward long-fo...
Happy December! Time is flying by but it sure does feel like it. Can you maintain the integrity of your stories and still optimize your earnings as writer? Or would that be the same as writing to market? Ask me about Mar-A-Lago face, I could go on and on. Because it's actually quite an interesting inspiration for a book... How do I organize my inspirations in general, and what was the inspiring line of text for Never the Roses...
Happy Turkey Day! As the title suggests, I have some book updates for you. You all know this by now, but the work has kept me grounded amidst the craziness of the personal as of late. I'll be talking about both this episode, as well as some very exciting news about when preorders for my NEW book series will be available.
Among the Thorns line edits are D-O-N-E DONE! Preorder here https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250360373/amo...
Thank you to everyone who sent my mother well wishes! She is doing very well, and I appreciate you more than you know. Thank you to my friends for being there - you really got me through it (hand-heart).
Among the Thorns Line Edits are D-O-N-E DONE! Preorder here <3
In case you missed it, Strange Familiar Audio Book is now available on Youtube ~ Listen for free here
You can find the Owl Crate signed edition of Never the Roses here...
For those of you who may be experiencing something similar with a parent or loved one, I'm (so far) recommending the free service called A Place For Mom. Click Here for Website
In case you missed it, Strange Familiar Audio Book is now available on Youtube ~ Listen for free here
You can find the Owl Crate signed edition of Never the Roses here
A very beautiful hardcover edition can be found here
The audio book c...
Beauty standards never really left, did they? Also, important book updates, unlikeable female characters and my continued disapproval for our current administration. And also, Strange Familiar Audio Book will be available on Youtube MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! Tune in!
Never the Roses ~
Exclusive Owl Crate signed edition
And Kindle Unlimited has Never the Roses digital version!
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Writerly Advice on how to make smart business decisions as a writer, and how to avoid pitfalls - like DEBT. Are special editions business savvy? Is buying 500 special editions business savvy? You are a miner being sold a shovel, and it's important to inquire whether you can afford the shovel or not. In other news, Among the Thorns line edits will need to take priority over Magic Reborn, which will now be here at the end of the...
Election Day today in America! Make sure to show up to your local polls. Today's writerly advice is: what do you do when the line edits come back? Well, consult your agent, consult your friends. Grab dinner. Re-evaluate. Get to your computer. We've got writing to do.
Your friendly neighborhood author is doing author-ly things this upcoming month! Hummingbird House is officially OPEN FOR BOOKING🕊️
🕊️ Book ...
Happy Halloween! Today, I discussed being an intuitive writer, my gripes with GMC, writing believable character-driven stories and my method behind cutting characters. Also, I'm molting. My wings are, I mean.
Your friendly neighborhood author is doing author-ly things this upcoming month! Hummingbird House is officially OPEN FOR BOOKING Meet me Nov. 1st at the BookQuest A Day with Santa Fe Authors and Nov. 2nd at Books on the ...
Christmas card reveal from a girl's trip this past weekend to the beautiful Taos! Resetting the well involves crafting and I'm proud to report, my well is very full. The realities of independent publishing versus traditional publishing, the true meaning behind Never the Roses, and racking up for Magic Reborn. Also, autumn.
Your friendly neighborhood author is doing author-ly things this upcoming month! Hummingbir...
Out with the old (laptop) and IN with the new... (laptop)! Remember when switching over a new laptop used to be the most time-consuming and unrewarding but necessary task of all time? Magic Reborn is going amazingly and I'm very happy to be its author. Thinking of taking a social media break. And also, Killian.
Your friendly neighborhood author is doing author-ly things this upcoming month! Hummingbird House is officially OPEN...
Your friendly neighborhood author is doing author-ly things this upcoming month! Hummingbird House is officially OPEN FOR BOOKING🕊️ Meet me Nov. 1st at the BookQuest A Day with Santa Fe Authors and Nov. 2nd at Books on the Bosque📚 Magic Reborn has reached a half way point! And also, my two cents on how to make a living for yourself as a creative.
Among the Thorns will be here July 14th – Preorder availab...
"Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth." - Pablo Picasso said and then painted Guerica in response to the 1937 bombing of the Basque town of Guernica by Nazi and Fascist forces. “The artist’s role is not to look away.” - Akira Kurosawa, Japanese filmmaker once said and then directed High and Low, a film about the moral dilemmas of a capitalist society and the consequences.
“Art holds up the mirror to na...
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